1 1/2 c. evaporated milk
1 1/2 c. sugar
4 slightly beaten egg yolks
3/4 c. butter
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. coconut
1 1/2 c. chopped pecans

Combine milk and sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla in sauce pan. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans. Cool until thick enough to spread.